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Iranian and Belgian archeologists have found Neolithic stone tools in Iran's Yafteh Cave located in the western Luristan Province.

The tools and other remains found in the cave's late Ice Age sediments show that Persian Neolithics were very similar to their European peers.

Radiocarbon dating carried out during the second phase of archeological studies showed that Yafteh Cave dates back to over 35000 years ago.

Previous archeological studies had yielded decorative beads, two pierced shells, two deer teeth and a piece of Hematite, which were possibly used as pendants.

Archeologists believe these ornamental objects are the oldest of their kind to have ever been found in Iran.